The only winery devoted to stylish Napa Valley blends, Paraduxx offers bold and expressive wines to satisfy the modern palate. This full bodied rosé is crafted in the Paraduxx tradition, framed around a core of Zinfandel, then blended with Merlot, resulting in a fruit forward and food friendly wine.

Wine Profile

Production Notes

Composition
82% Zinfandel, 18% Merlot

Winemaker Notes

Vibrantly colored, with a soft, round entry and a long, lingering finish. Beautifully lifted aromas of ripe wild strawberries and citrus flowers, with subtle minerality and a luxurious hint of crème fraiche. The flavors are filled with juicy wild berry notes and crisp citrus zest, all supported by fresh, focused acidity.

Production

The 2012 growing season offered near-perfect growing conditions; though budbreak was late due to heavy spring rains, warm weather during bloom allowed the vines to set a large crop. Increased yields were the result of more berries, not larger berries, which translated into even higher quality in the winery, as the skin-to-juice ratio remained ideal. Slightly cooler-than-average post-veraison weather and a lack of any heat events allowed for greatly extended hang time. Harvest was 2-3 weeks later than average, and the grapes arrived at the winery in pristine condition.